US Springfield Mod 1884

[badbadhoggie]

I have an 1884 Springield just courious as to some of the markings on the breach and stock...ser #237594...breach markings vp p....SWP1889 stamped on left side above trigger and also # 104 stamped on left side of stock...any ideas as to these markings?

 

[SIGSHR]

I don't have my books in front of me, I know that SWP stands for Samuel W. Porter. He held the title of Master Mechanic at Springfield Armory, he performed the final inspection
and gave it the stamp of approval.

 

[James K]

The VP and P were the barrel proof and the rifle proof. The stock cartouche as it is called, was the acceptance stamp.

Jim